Question 1

Inflammation can be caused by:&#10;A)Infection&#10;B)Allergic reactions&#10;C)Injury&#10;D)All of the above

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Inflammation can be caused by infection,allergic reactions,or injury.

Question 2

The most serious aspect of rheumatoid arthritis is the pain.

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Rheumatoid arthritis is painful,but its most serious complication is its ability to possibly deform bones.

Question 3

The most common condition that is self-medicated is inflammation,followed by the common cold.

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Aside from the common cold,muscle pain resulting from inflammation is one of the leading causes for self-medication.

Question 4

Patients will quantify pain by:&#10;A)Taking a urine analysis&#10;B)Comparing their pain to various smiley faces&#10;C)Rating it on a numeric scale&#10;D)None of the above

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When consulting a health care provider,a patient may be asked to rate the severity of pain using a numeric scale from 1 to 10.

Question 5

Glucocorticoids can affect the body both physiologically and pharmacologically.

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Glucocorticoids have two major effects on the body-physiological and pharmacological.

Question 6

Pain can be either short-lived or chronic.

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Most pain lasts only a short time.This is referred to as acute pain; however,if the pain is persistent (lasts for 3 months or longer),it is called chronic pain.

Question 7

The only way glucocorticoids can be produced is pharmaceutically.

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One problem with long-term use of steroids is that the ability of the body to produce glucocorticoids on its own is decreased and eventually may stop altogether.

Question 8

When stopping a steroid regimen:&#10;A)You can stop immediately&#10;B)The body will never reproduce the natural steroids&#10;C)The body will take days to a year to reproduce the natural steroids&#10;D)None of the above.

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Depending on the length of time that steroids are used,the body can take from days to a year to begin production of glucocorticoids.

Question 9

Allergies can be cured by prescription only.

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Although there is no cure for allergies,there are many medications to choose from that do not require a prescription.

Question 10

Antihistamines are also known as antigens.

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Antihistamine agents are used to decrease inflammation and irritation from allergens.Allergens are also known as antigens.

Question 11

Steroids can be administered:&#10;A)Orally&#10;B)Parenterally&#10;C)By inhalation&#10;D)All the above&#10;E) Only A and B

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The answer of Steroids can be administered:&#10;A)Orally&#10;B)Parenterally&#10;C)By inhalation&#10;D)All the above&#10;E)...

Question 12

Opioids are an important analgesic.

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The answer of Opioids are an important analgesic....

Question 13

Which of the following is not true of osteoarthritis?&#10;A)It is a degenerative joint disease.&#10;B)It is common in people older than age 45.&#10;C)It is painless.&#10;D)It is not as severe as rheumatoid arthritis.

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The answer of Which of the following is not true...

Question 14

People suffering from allergies can take all of the following to relieve symptoms except:&#10;A)Antihistamines&#10;B)Laxatives&#10;C)Nasal sprays&#10;D)Decongestants

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The answer of People suffering from allergies can take all...

Question 15

The adrenal cortex produces corticosteroids.

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The answer of The adrenal cortex produces corticosteroids....

Question 16

Corticosteroids cause mild side effects.

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The answer of Corticosteroids cause mild side effects....

Question 17

In addition to antihistamines, decongestants can be taken to relieve a runny nose in combination drugs (Table 25-8). Other agents include OTC nasal sprays and drops to treat rhinitis (Table 25-9). Stronger agents (steroids) that may be prescribed are listed in Table 25-10.
PTS: 1 DIF: 1 (Knowledge) REF: p. 886
NAT: [none]
It is best to take antihistamines:

A)Before the antigen is produced
B)Upon introduction of the antigen
C)After the antigen has been introduced
D)Everyday

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The answer of In addition to antihistamines, decongestants can be...

Question 18

Inflammation can be classified as:&#10;A)Acute&#10;B)Internal&#10;C)Chronic&#10;D)Both A and C

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The answer of Inflammation can be classified as:&#10;A)Acute&#10;B)Internal&#10;C)Chronic&#10;D)Both A and...

Question 19

The adrenal cortex produces:&#10;A)Corticosteroids&#10;B)Glucocorticoids&#10;C)Mineral corticoids&#10;D)All the above

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The answer of The adrenal cortex produces:&#10;A)Corticosteroids&#10;B)Glucocorticoids&#10;C)Mineral corticoids&#10;D)All the above...

Question 20

Pain is measured by:&#10;A)Sonogram&#10;B)Ultrasound&#10;C)Cardiograph&#10;D)None of the above

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The answer of Pain is measured by:&#10;A)Sonogram&#10;B)Ultrasound&#10;C)Cardiograph&#10;D)None of the above...

Question 21

Match the medical term to its corresponding area of inflammation.
a.Meninges
f.Liver
b.Small intestines
g.Stomach
c.Joints
h.Ovary
d.Tendons
i.Lungs
e.Nose
j.Colon
Pneumonitis

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